Enrollment
78
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackpot, NV
Jackpot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackpot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320012000132
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackpot Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jackpot · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackpot Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackpot Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jackpot, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackpot Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackpot Elementary School
Jackpot Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Jackpot, Nevada, enrolling 78 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Jackpot Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Nevada schools and 37% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 78 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (39%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 78 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Jackpot Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackpot Elementary School compares
Jackpot Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 37% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Nevada - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 38.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Jackpot Elementary School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Jackpot Elementary School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackpot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackpot Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackpot Elementary School
How many students attend Jackpot Elementary School?
Jackpot Elementary School has 78 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackpot, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackpot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackpot Elementary School is 13:1, which is 37% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackpot Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Jackpot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackpot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackpot Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Jackpot, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackpot Elementary School?
Jackpot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackpot Elementary School rank among public schools in Jackpot?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackpot Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jackpot, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackpot on the city page.
Is Jackpot Elementary School a good school?
Jackpot Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Jackpot Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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